A novel 3dB directional coupler with reconfigurable performance

Mi Zhou*, Jin Shao, Bayaner Arigong, Han Ren, Jun Ding, Hualiang Zhang

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Abstract

In this paper, a novel reconfigurable 3-dB directional coupler is presented. Varactors and inductors are loaded to the device to realize the performance of reconfiguration. By adjusting the voltage applied to the varactors, the proposed coupler can be reconfigured from a branch-line coupler (90-degree coupler) to a rat-race coupler (180 or 0 degree coupler) and vice versa. During the tuning, good isolation and matching (small reflections) are obtained. To facilitate the design, rigorous theoretical analysis is carried out. Based on the analysis, general design equations are derived. Furthermore, a prototype working at 1 GHz is simulated to prove the design theory. Good agreement is achieved between the simulation and theoretical results.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479973095
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Jan 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2014 - Waco, United States
Duration: 3 Apr 20144 Apr 2014

Publication series

Name2014 Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2014

Conference

Conference2014 Texas Symposium on Wireless and Microwave Circuits and Systems, WMCS 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWaco
Period3/04/144/04/14

Keywords

  • Coupler
  • branch-line
  • rat-race
  • reconfigurable
  • transmission lines

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